Perhaps one of the biggest questions of this year is going to be What is the difference between P90X and P90X2. So let’s break down the differences in these two top notch programs.

In my opinion I don’t think P90X2 will be better than P90X, but rather an extension of it. Having said that there was a lot more put into P90X2 in terms of development. The develop team consisted of not only Tony Horton, but a Team of world class fitness experts and Beachbody own fitness expert Steve Edwards. They are taking the “Muscle confusion” concept to a whole new level.

What’s the difference between P90X and P90X2

P90X was created to get you in the best physical shape of your life while P90X2 was created to increase athletic performance with body transformation being a enevitable byproduct.

P90X changed your physique using muscle confusion. Which used a combination of resistance training, plyometrics cardio training and yoga to keep your muscles guessing throughout the program. P90X2 will incorporate the same training protocols but also layers in a break through scientific technique called Post-Activation-Potentiation or P.A.P. Which will stimulate, mobility, power, speed, and agility to increase your athletism.

P90X has 3 30 day phases designed to avoid a plateau by constantly alternating between Adaptation and mastery moves. P90X2 has more flexible phases ranging from 3 to 6 weeks but with individual goals for each phase. It also establishes a strong foundation and increases in strength, explosiveness and power.

P90X kept you moving 6 days per week. While P90X2 heavy work load means more recovery is reguired keeping the workout week at only 5 days.

P90X includes a solid 90 day nutrition plan, P90X2 also contains a nutrition plan but more focused on 90 days of performance based fuel integrating the latest research in nutrition science including all new recipes and addition vegan and grain free options.

Those are the basic differences, if you have completed a round of P90X get ready for an all new challenge because it called P90X2. Bring It!

Check out the video on the difference between P90X and P90X2 from the program’s creator, Tony Horton.

Week 4 of the AsylumBegin Week 4. Not going to be an easy week this week. I have to bout with Vertical Plyo two times and then Game Day in the middle of the week. I’m positive I will need the weekend to recover from this week. This Asylum workout routine has proved you need to be “committed”. 2 weeks to go and I’m getting my Asylum t-shirt.

Day 16 – Vertical Plyo – I still don’t like this routine and the fact that I have it twice this week doesn’t sit well. Today my 8 year old daughter (who has a brand new outlook on fitness from watching me workout everyday) decided to workout with daddy today. She did really well considering the difficulty of this workout. I had to cut it short as I had company stop by, so I was 6 minutes short of finishing.
Vertical Plyo Stat:
Duration: 34:06
AVG BPM: 129
Peak BPM: 213
Calories Burned: 447

Day 17 Strength – Feeling stronger every time I do this. I think I may even up my weight to 20lbs next time.
Strengt Stats:
Duration: 48:59
AVG BPM: 135
Peak BPM: 199
Calories Burned: 701

Day 18 Relief – Love it, nice to stretch and relax on a week as hard core as this one will finish to be.

Day 19 Game Day – Second time doing this workout and it was no easier. It’s a calorie crusher. My burn wasn’t as high today as it was last time probably due to the fact that I’m starting to recovery much faster. It was still over 900 calories. Today’s schedule also called for “Over Time” which I did directly after Game Day and only did about 3 minutes before I quit. It’s really hard core and I didn’t have the energy for it after 60 minutes of Game day.
Game Day Stats:
Duration: 102:34
AVG BPM: 136
Peak BPM: 213
Calories Burned: 908

Day 20 Vertical Plyo – Not feeling it today and it showed. I am starting to loath this workout. Once I finish these 30 days I will probably never do Vertical Plyo again. It’s hard on my back and knees, just don’t like it ;(
Vertical Plyo Stats:
Duration: 38:01
AVG BPM: 134
Peak BPM: 216
Calories Burned: 536

Week in Review:
This was a hard week for me. I had to do Vertical Plyo twice and Game Day all in the same week. These workouts are pretty hard. Game day is 60 minutes long and Vertical Plyo is only 40 but mostly all jumping. Being a Beachbody Coach I like to try all the programs but if I don’t like something I’m going to be honest about it. If you have been following me you know I like Shakeology, and I drink it everyday. Well on another note Vertical Plyo sucks! I don’t like it and I can’t sugar coat it anymore. I will be glad when I don’t have to see it again, I have only one more go around with it in this round. Next week is more of a traditional Asylum week including a rest day. Only two weeks to go, stay tuned…

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